Aid programs that provide women opportunities to better their health, education, and well-being have effects far beyond a single individual. A woman multiplies the impact of an investment made in her future by extending benefits to the world around her, creating a better life for her family and building a strong community.

  • 99% of maternal deaths occur in the developing world.
  • Adequate health care, a skilled birth attendant and emergency care help prevent maternal deaths.
  • 1 in 5 girls in developing countries who enroll in primary school never finish.
  • When 10% more girls go to school, a country's GDP increases on average by 3%.
  • 1 in 7 girls will marry before they are 15 in the developing world.

Read the full article about investing in women at USAID.